Description
The application of organizational development and leadership theories, as they apply to educational administration and leadership including the principles of trust, trustworthiness, pathfinding, alignment, empowerment and modeling, are examined and applied. The topics of personal values, shared decision-making, school governance and community relations, conflict management, collective bargaining and negotiations are addressed. Partnerships with the school community, community groups and area businesses are discussed. Current trends in educational administration are related to principles to assist students identify and assess their own values. An emphasis is placed on students assessing their own effectiveness as leaders.